Middling. Just like the album, their live show is skilfully executed and perfectly acceptable on a technical level, but for all its lushness it’s a mostly unengaging experience. Only Young Bride and Head Home make their presence felt, with the rest washing over the audience in a fug of pleasant blandness. Also, Tim Smith appears to have forgotten to enunciate, which was pretty unfortunate given the sound wasn't that great anyway.
(Photo: John Gleeson)
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What a relief to hear about Midlake´s dull performance. They played in Norway a couple of years ago, at this small summer festival where people sit down, drink their beer and enjoy the sun and good music. We met them after the show and they were totally disappointed with the audience. Wtf!?
Wtf indeed. What did they expect- ten thousand screaming fans chanting their name? Sounds like a good festival though- what's the name? Looking to go to Norway at some point soon...
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